Thank you for not screaming "WHATS UP GUYS" while flailing your hands around like the robot from the old Lost in Space tv series. You earned my sub bc of that and the excellent content of your work. Carry on!
Hey Dustin just wanted to say thanks for all of your highly informative, helpful, understandable and most of all UNBIASED reviews and just to encourage you to keep them coming because it’s a great way to keep the rest of us from making the expensive mistakes....mostly......anyway thanks and mahalo👍
When you purchase a drone be aware the technology is changing almost every week so try not to blow your budget on the first one you see. Dji is currently the market leader and from my experience the best there is but the drones are expensive and so to are the accessories,bye the time you fill all the accessorie compartments in your case you'll see an add for a new release that makes your current drone seem like a dinosaur
@@mancavecreations6535 Not necessarily correct. The M2P is in my opinion the best on the market at the moment and with all the tech it boasts its is fairly future proof for a while.
I’m so jealous with the weather your having. I live in the Evergreen State of Washington and it’s been miserable. It’s been raining for almost 5 day’s. All I’m doing is flying my mini in my garage! LOL.
One of your videos came across my feed, I watched it and fell in love with the drone... a few videos later and I purchased one!! Keep up the good work!!!
There we go, I’ve seen other videos regarding this little experimenting to uncover this ability, thank you for not jumping on the “It’s gimped!” Bandwagon a certain someone started.
With those long shadows cast on the field when the gimble's pointed straight down, making giant silhouettes on the ground, you could do some sweet formations/animations... hmm. Maybe I'll try that.
To cancel the beeping noise when returning home I would think it'd be the same as the Mavic 2"s, you click the power button on the remote once it starts returning, not the home button. Please let me know if you try it. Thanks, I always watch your videos as they are so well done and informative.
I'm pretty sure the tracking feature is possible, but has been disabled by DJI to make the drone less capable so it doesn't compete as much with other DJI drones...
Dustin love the video ! You realize that it’s using just the GPS tracking to land ! If it gets into 2 ft of where it took off I think it’s doing great ! Keep up the good work !
Well my mind is made up, l will be purchasing the DJI Mavic Mini combo. My wife and l will be celebrating our 40th wedding anniversary in June 2020 and will be flying to the islands of Cape Verde off the coast of Africa, l enjoy kite flying and hopefully be able to take video of my kite and others from the mavic mini. Also ideal for my future project when l retire in less than a year, is to photograph and record video of my home town and villages where l live here on the Wirral UK and to share on RU-vid for every one to see. So thank You for all the videos on the Mavic Mini
Yeh yeh yeh just an excuse to buy yourself a mavic mini 🤣 don't blame you congratulations on your 40th anniversary greetings from South West Gloucestershire, 👍👍😊
The tracking rule is that providing you stay within visual sensor range it will try to follow you with it's eyes but not it's body. I.E. the flight path is fixed no matter where you go.
This is in my opinion the best drone i have owned , best value for money hands down . Super strong wind will cause some headaches in crowded spots but if you are in the wide open just flip to sport mode , drop altitude or increase and get home .
Hi Justin, I have a theory on how to get the drone to land bang on the H in RTH. I don't know if you notice but when you took off the drone moved slightly then said the home oint has been updated. That's point is the same spot where the drone landed so I would suggest moving the drone slightly off the H so when it takes off and moves hopefully over the H it will map that down as the home point. Again it's only a theory. Happy holidays pal
My brother took his from Hana bay boat launch to the light house and it auto landed in the water. Second flight. Buggah should have known better than take it over the water as a novice. Haha. Aloha my friend. Btw. I’m an arborists and climber if ya ever need a recovery. I stay in Kihei but work in kula mostly.
Great test indeed. Thank you. I reckon for the budget this is up there - is there anything better?? It's just in my budget. The picture quality although not 4K, it seems is still excellent.
6:20 You can even take picture or record internally on the SD card using the dedicated buttons! However they will use the last configured settings for video or photo.
Thanks for great videos, your videos made my choice easier, I'm going to buy my first drone 😁 Dji Mavic Mini Fly more combo ! So looking forward to this. Thanks again for your great work 👍 Best regards from Norway 🇧🇻
Dustin, it doesn't matter that people are telling you (15:09) that tapping the RTH will stop the beeping but keep coming home because those people apparently haven't read the Mavic Mini User Manual which states on p. 13, "The user can cancel RTH by pressing the RTH button on the remote controller."
Try precision landing after being exactly over landing pad after 30 ft in air. Use camera pointing down. Works for my Air. Also, Air has a switch to pick precision landing.
Great tutorials Dustin, Thanks. I'm waiting for delivery of a dji mini in a couple of days. Can you explain more about return to home - and how to set that so my drone doesn't fly away - as I read about.
Leave the settings default for now and test it from 100 feet or more. Only reason it wouldn't return is if wind is too strong, crashes into something is in front of it or runs out of power. I've never has an issue otherwise 🍻
Really appreciate your videos as they are very informative. Sort of chapter 2 versus other reviews. As we have now concluded, unfortunately the Mavic Mini does not have a “follow me “ mode. Incredible to think such a fantastic drone is short of this feature. That said, I am very curious to see how simple or difficult it would be for you, a person with lots of drone experience, to follow say a jogger, or a cyclist or a skateboarder in action or even a motorcyclist / car with the drone. Is it possible that this Mavic mini is so easy to use that any of the tasks would be simple with excellent results ??? My main attraction to this drone is definitely the quality 3 axis gimbal video, folding compact size, simplicity and all under 249 grams so to avoid any FAA permits. Look forward to your conclusions. Thanks.
I’m really surprised that most reviewers of this drone designed for first time drone owners, expect the mini to be as good as the mavic2 ? It baffles me??
It's already amazing for what it is but the standard active track would just make it phenomenal. I'm sure many others would agree and this function not being enabled (which would be very easy in software) is a the one main reason people will not buy it as far as what my review series comments tell me.
@@countryboymotovlogs926 I thought it was related to DJI in a way limiting the drone as too keep the more expensive drones they offer a bit more appealing.
I don't believe this was necessarily designed for first timers given the target weight, I have been building and flying drones for 6-7 years. I bought this for it's compact size because I do a lot of activities that means I can't take the Mavic 2 with me, it's to big. I can take the mini, having active track on it would be amazing for me.
As always great videos dustin, I'm sure tracking function will appear on the dji litchi app when they have it ready for the mini as well as way points etc.esp if dji don't update the firmware to include them.
I read that upon take off the drone has to be under 250 grams to not register, so if the Mini weights over 249 grams with battery and sims it has t be registered.
Hey Dustin Dunnill, caught your videos while researching what camera drone to get. One thing that did come to light is that the camera actually tracked you while performing the dronie manoeuvre which suggests that the active track is just a software omission to make you buy a more expensive drone, what do you think?
Really hope they watch this and fix any bugs or just make shure it works good!!! Because i have realized that the Mavic Air went up in price and is like 9 hundred something and i could never afford that!!! But this around 400$ i can at least think about getting it!!! But i would be broke if i did LOL!! Thanks for all the great testing!!!! Great channel!!!!!! 👍😀👍
Been watching these vids for years but have never bit the bullet (other than toy ones). I would be sick if I crashed/lost a $900 drone. Been looking at the Bebop 2 power. It has 27 minute flight time and FPV-tech is a few years old but their selling for 200-300 on Ebay.
The lack of good tracking while moving is a bit disappointing. Moving on a bike, say on a trail, and having the drone follow seems like an easy enough request.
I really enjoy every single video of yours. You do fantastic holistic reviews. I do learn a lot from your videos. Ur videos r like tutorials com reviews. :) You r second to none on youtube in terms of your review quality Big Bro..! I m going to start my review channel soon. I want to make you my mentor and Gold Standard. Hope and wish to collaborate with u to learn and exchange knowledge. Consider me one of your die hard "fans" :) Lots of respect and love from Malaysia. Peace..!!! :)
Man, this drone is SOOOO tempting! The only reason I don't have one yet is that I'm afraid I couldn't fly it anywhere due to the stupidly bureaucratic laws here in Hungary.
Is it fair to say in the quick shots mode the drone's orbit over rides it's ability to track? Meaning, it will track an object so long as it stays within its orbit.
I saw a video, to point the camera towards the ground, when landing from RTH. It will automatically level again, just before landing. Seems to pick up the landing pad better.
This guy is obsessed with his landing pad, don’t think it matters 1-2ft off jk thanks for the video. Thinking about purchasing this so enjoyed your thoughts on what this can do
I still love it Dustin. Definitely want one lol. I'm sure your next video you do will convince me to buy it. Hey have you thought about doing a range test of the mountain with the parabolic dishes? Be cool and interesting. Happy Christmas to you and your family buddy. Cheers :)
Merry Xmas Dustin n have you seen the latest drone on the net! It's called the v-copt falcon drone . They claiming a range of 7km 4k 3 axis gimbel n a remarkable 50min flight Time n it only has t w o wings which has enabled the drone to carry a huge battery. Check it out n c what you thing bro
@@DustinDunnill wow can't wait for review! I dont have drone yet but still saving n love your range test footage n your country looks like total paradise true.
+1 Dustin - Another great video! Yeah, tapping the RTH button while in RTH cancels it. If it's auto landing a quick tap will cancel that as well. Haven't checked mine yet to see if it cancels any current function, such as Quickshots, etc. Gotta admit it's curious why DJI purposefully disabled so many features that the Mini is obviously capable of, including Follow Me and precise landings, etc. Still, love the little guy and am getting great aerial shots. Sadly, I'm stuck with the half-power CE version here in Thailand and WiFi interference in urban areas is a major bummer. I've just ordered a pair of antenna range boosters and hope they'll help some. If I didn't mention it previously I bought my Mini based on your amazing long range video. Sorry, couldn't use your link as had to buy it locally to prevent import nightmares, courtesy of _Elmer Fudd-Jong Un_ the current moron in charge. His ultra-paranoia of all things high tech has spread like a cancer throughout all government agencies. *_Merry Christmas and Happy New Year_* young fella and... keep 'em coming! 👍😁👍
@@benkeightley9355 Yeah, that could be DJI's reasoning, but the Mini's 2.7k camera and lack of sensors mean it could never be a replacement for the Mavic Pro series. And Follow Me mode is offered on even toy drones, so it should have been included with the Mini. Also, the camera already sports manual mode for photos. It just doesn't make sense why no video manual mode. Oh well.
@@Jimbo-in-Thailand I suspect there will be a follow mode added once they feel it's the right time for them. It's possible they had some issues and rather than delay release or risking lots of avoidable crashes have kept it back until later.
I’m not sure Dustin but I don’t think you’re supposed to move on those quick shots I’m not 100% sure but maybe it just can’t do that and move. And just for giggles time to update to the Skydio 2.
It looked like once it was in low hover it had already moved over a foot then it set the home point. What if once it is in hover you re align it directly centered then set a home point.
Dustin flying Mini over water seems to be taking down or deaking out more than its fair share of birds. Have you found this or known any glitch that might be occurring? Sensors switching off, sensors faked out by white surf or reflection from water perhaps? DJI very quiet on this issue for whatever reason... 🤔
Yes it wanders over water. Some say to black tape over bottom sensors works. I took it to Oregon and almost dunked it in the river from the issue 😂🤦♂️🍻
@@DustinDunnill Ouch, interesting. I hunch corporate minions went with elcheapo sensors to keep price tag, and profit levels agreeable. Dustin very interesting tip from other channel! Pertains to you sir! When pushing range limits to the fringe and you lose video DO NOT TURN THE DRONE 180 degrees. Heard this before? Reason is when you turn perpendicular your antennas drop signal long enough for your bird to fly away on you in weak signal strength doesn't sound illogical? The solution is dead simple. Back up, (never turn around) putting you back in signal lock ASAP, then! You can turn any quadcopter around safely and return home up one bird. Nifty huh? Not sure you heard this but you seem range driven so I thought your listeners would really appreciate this valuable contingency for range nerds🤭 Re sensor issue I'm wondering if DJI might have a recall on their hands they are soft pedalling to avoid🤔?
If DJI releases a future firmware that allow active tracking (which it's capable of), people are going to flock out and buy the Mavic Mini by large numbers!!
Im loving this thing so far, I've also got a mavic pro too. So far only thing that I've not thought was not great was range but it's really good just not great lol.
@@RC944jim MORE! lol jk jk I think it does great I'm not complaining at all. I recently got a mavic pro also and I guess I'm subconsciously comparing them although I know their in way different "leagues".
Joe Carnes I know all most every review I have read they start out with what the mini doesn’t have. One thing I do know it doesn’t have the 1,000.00 plus price tag at $399. 🤣 Enjoy them both 👍
Another great review thanks Dustin. I do not think DJI will have good active track for a while. Perfect combo for me would be mavic 2 zoom for distance and cinematic shots, Skydio 2 for action and follow me features.
well, now I consider buying one of these: DJI Mavic Mini OR Xiaomi Fimi X8 SE what do you really think? :/ I saw all of your videos, but I really can't make my mind. the overall winner from your point of view in all aspects (Range, Video Quality and Flight Time)?
What type of wire comes with it to connect to your phone? Also is there any reason why it wouldn't work with a longer wire and a tablet? The only reason I ask is because I have an galaxy S20 ultra and with the case, it's pretty large. If it doesn't fit my phone, I'd probably just use my tablet.
That was a great review, it does seem that the tracking may need to be tweaked, hopefully the DJI engineers will take another look at the feature in the future, I was wondering why doesn't the Mini like the other Mavics have rear legs? I assume you have the same 400 feet FAA restrictions there just like on the mainland, how are the local PD about drones in general? Just wondering. I used to live on Maui and I"m trying to figure out what park that is? It looks like somewhere near Kehei maybe closer Kahalui, somewhere in UpCountry? Anyhow it looks like a nice big place to fly and do reviews, wish I still lived there, Now I live 7k miles give or take as the crow flies near the Oregon Coast where it's cold and rainy most of this time of year. so how's the Vog been lately? :)
The limited quick shots and the way those quick shots perform isnt a pass for me. What makes this a pass for me is that the controller does not have a USB port to connect a tablet. I have an iPhone 7Plus and I hate having to take it out of its case. Which when you are forced to use the handles and connect through the handles the connector isnt long enough to fit through the extra depth of the case.
Here’s to hoping DJI will add the active track function eventually. Its has the hardware for it clearly. Remember the Bebop 2? No follow me at first, but evetually got it and it was so good. Happy Holidays to you and your family Dustin. - from your subscribers from the Philippines.
